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Saturday, May 29, 2010

When passing by a gumball machine, I always check to see what is
offered, and every once in a while find something that captures my
interest. it doesn't matter if it's tiny plastic creatures, flicker
rings or small rubber balls, it's always more fun when it comes out of
one of these things.

Even though my friends find it odd at first, they always end up gettingsome to keep by their computer or desk at work. Finding one ina drawer always brightens up the most mundane environment.

I've always loved the shapes, and how light formed on them when moved around a lamp. But during my adult life I've learned that they serve as memory triggers for a lot of people. Seeing one they had as a kid, immediately brings them back to that point in their life. I never thought about that, but I do remember what I was doing and where I got every random piece of small plastic I have.